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Web site Reviews / Re: Chin Stuff Store
« on: May 10, 2012, 03:16:01 PM »
Oh well, I changed the text size anyways. I just hope the site stays up and doesn't go down in the next few hours. Crossing my fingers!
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Web site Reviews / Re: Chin Stuff Store
« on: May 10, 2012, 02:36:50 PM »
No, but I have a feeling it has to do with the sql ? something or other? I don't know for sure. They were messing in it for hours though and my website would not work at all. Pictures were gone!
I am taking your suggestions and fixing it right now though - see if it will work out okay. I sure hope so. I have been on eggshells when updating my site since that happened.
I am taking your suggestions and fixing it right now though - see if it will work out okay. I sure hope so. I have been on eggshells when updating my site since that happened.
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General Chat / Re: They're Here!!!!
« on: May 10, 2012, 01:22:53 PM »
It's a medium ebony from what I can see. As far as I know, these days breeders kind of did away with the whole hetero and homo ebony thinking. Simply because you can get every hair shiny black ebonies out of chins who are just a standard and medium ebony. And you can also get ebonies out of standard parents that have generations of standard to standard backgrounds except maybe an ebony many generations ago that had been put in the line.
Usually the more proper way of saying it these days, is standard/ebony carrier (for a chin who is born out of a parent(s) that carries or is ebony.), light ebony for the really light dirty bellied ebonies, medium ebony for those who are darker but not as dark as the every hair shiny black ebs (which are usually called dark ebony.). Most people just use the terms of light, medium or dark to explain the ebony the have though. The ebony mutation itself is not alike to other mutations such as hetero beige or homo beige, or white mosaic, etc... it is a bit different and can be confusing to understand sometimes.
The ebony gene itself can show up generations later in a line, when say there was only one ebony ever in the line, many generations back. I just call it tricky. Some people of course still say hetero ebony or homo ebony for terms, and most people understand what they mean when they say that... but it's not technically true with the ebony mutation... doesn't work the same as those mutations that can be hetero (like beige) or homo (again like beige).
Usually the more proper way of saying it these days, is standard/ebony carrier (for a chin who is born out of a parent(s) that carries or is ebony.), light ebony for the really light dirty bellied ebonies, medium ebony for those who are darker but not as dark as the every hair shiny black ebs (which are usually called dark ebony.). Most people just use the terms of light, medium or dark to explain the ebony the have though. The ebony mutation itself is not alike to other mutations such as hetero beige or homo beige, or white mosaic, etc... it is a bit different and can be confusing to understand sometimes.
The ebony gene itself can show up generations later in a line, when say there was only one ebony ever in the line, many generations back. I just call it tricky.
Some people of course still say hetero ebony or homo ebony for terms, and most people understand what they mean when they say that... but it's not technically true with the ebony mutation... doesn't work the same as those mutations that can be hetero (like beige) or homo (again like beige). 79
Web site Reviews / Re: Chin Stuff Store
« on: May 10, 2012, 01:14:12 PM »
Those are all good ideas. I use firefox too but the font looks normal to me and not too big? 
I'll try to attempt to put links on the main page. Last time I did do that, the whole site crashed for 4 hours (don't ask me why - the whole front page was inaccessible. I am NOT a tech savvy person so I had to get support from the host to fix it for me.). I'll see if it will hold for the links though!
I'll try to attempt to put links on the main page. Last time I did do that, the whole site crashed for 4 hours (don't ask me why - the whole front page was inaccessible. I am NOT a tech savvy person so I had to get support from the host to fix it for me.). I'll see if it will hold for the links though!
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Web site Reviews / Chin Stuff Store
« on: May 09, 2012, 04:31:58 PM »
http://chinchillaparkplace.ca/chinstuffstore//
I've been working out kinks with my store on and off for a while now. I think it is about perfect?
However... I am missing a few pics on some items (will get to those!), but got most pictures updated on my store. I'll get there. If I am missing anything other than photos, let me know.
I've been working out kinks with my store on and off for a while now. I think it is about perfect?
However... I am missing a few pics on some items (will get to those!), but got most pictures updated on my store.
I'll get there. If I am missing anything other than photos, let me know. 82
Q & A / Re: Second chinchilla?
« on: May 09, 2012, 04:18:45 PM »
There are a lot of ways to introduce chinchillas. Some chins may never get a long, some get a long instantly, some take a little time. Best thing is to have a spare cage in case introductions don't take off right at first. I wouldn't recommend getting a male, unless you've done a lot of research about breeding first and know what you're getting into. With breeding can come a lot of responsibility. You're at a greater risk of troubles happening from breeding (c sections, breech births, hand feeding kits, fighting when the female is in heat, uterine infections, etc..etc...just examples of things that can happen when you choose to have opposite gendered chins and they may mate/may not.), than just having two same gendered chinchillas as a pair. 
I personally find chinchillas DO like the company of another chinchilla. As far as introductions go, the best one by far that has worked 99% of the time for me, has been to introduce chins in a neutral room (a room that neither chinchilla has been in before and has no reason to assert dominance or territorial behavior in.). Usually in the early morning hours, and usually with a quick snip of the whiskers to just an inch in length on the chinchilla who is accustomed to living with you/in your home already. Putting a dust bath in the room and a toy or something for them to bond over/play with together, helps too.
Usually, I monitor the chinchillas for a couple hours this way, and if there is no fur pulling, no chasing, fighting, etc... I will place them in the cage together and monitor again for another hour or two to ensure all is well. If you see fur pulling, chasing, fighting, spraying, then it is best to separate and try another method. I only ever had to separate once using this method over the years, and it was an overly dominant male who wouldn't accept any chinchilla no matter what.
If that doesn't work, there is numerous other methods, but usually that one works incredibly well and is used by quite a few breeders I know for pairing up chinchillas.
I personally find chinchillas DO like the company of another chinchilla. As far as introductions go, the best one by far that has worked 99% of the time for me, has been to introduce chins in a neutral room (a room that neither chinchilla has been in before and has no reason to assert dominance or territorial behavior in.). Usually in the early morning hours, and usually with a quick snip of the whiskers to just an inch in length on the chinchilla who is accustomed to living with you/in your home already. Putting a dust bath in the room and a toy or something for them to bond over/play with together, helps too.
Usually, I monitor the chinchillas for a couple hours this way, and if there is no fur pulling, no chasing, fighting, etc... I will place them in the cage together and monitor again for another hour or two to ensure all is well. If you see fur pulling, chasing, fighting, spraying, then it is best to separate and try another method. I only ever had to separate once using this method over the years, and it was an overly dominant male who wouldn't accept any chinchilla no matter what.
If that doesn't work, there is numerous other methods, but usually that one works incredibly well and is used by quite a few breeders I know for pairing up chinchillas.
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Health / Re: My Chinchilla's fur is coming out??
« on: May 02, 2012, 12:36:29 AM »
How exactly is her fur coming out? Does it come out when you pick her up? Is she just shedding a lot, or do you have bald spots?
There can be many reasons for fur to come off a chinchilla, all depends on how it is coming off.
What kind of diet are you using right now? Seizures can be a sign of calcium deficiency, thiamine deficiency or low blood sugar level (or heat related if the chinchilla is over heating.). Giving more of an explanation of what is going on, might help narrow down what can be the cause of the problems or if it is a serious nature or something simply fixed by a quick change of diet or circumstances.
Also have you ever taken her to a vet to figure out the cause of the seizures and how long have you had her, that she has been having these problems?
There can be many reasons for fur to come off a chinchilla, all depends on how it is coming off.
What kind of diet are you using right now? Seizures can be a sign of calcium deficiency, thiamine deficiency or low blood sugar level (or heat related if the chinchilla is over heating.). Giving more of an explanation of what is going on, might help narrow down what can be the cause of the problems or if it is a serious nature or something simply fixed by a quick change of diet or circumstances.
Also have you ever taken her to a vet to figure out the cause of the seizures and how long have you had her, that she has been having these problems?
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Guestbook / Re: I need advice
« on: April 29, 2012, 12:43:08 PM »
Maybe have the vet culture your other pets droppings, to ensure no one else got a parasite? Cultures usually don't cost much.
Did you know what kind of parasites she had? I am really sorry you lost her. Rectal prolapse can be fixed, but you have to be quick about it and extremely clean. I managed to save a rescue chin who had rectal prolapse once. He got it from his medications he was on when I was fostering him.
It is so sad you lost your little girl though. My suggestion is to try for a reputable breeder if you are getting another chin. You shouldn't run into this problem again hopefully.
Joann gave good directions on cleaning the cage. If you have any wooden items in there, I would suggest just throwing them out, including wooden shelves. For cleaning you can use bleach mixed with water or use another disinfectant.
Being that you had a chin with parasites, whatever you use, make sure it kills most bacteria and is a disinfectant. Rinse extremely well after cleaning. Good luck with getting your new fur baby.
Did you know what kind of parasites she had? I am really sorry you lost her. Rectal prolapse can be fixed, but you have to be quick about it and extremely clean. I managed to save a rescue chin who had rectal prolapse once. He got it from his medications he was on when I was fostering him.
It is so sad you lost your little girl though. My suggestion is to try for a reputable breeder if you are getting another chin. You shouldn't run into this problem again hopefully.
Joann gave good directions on cleaning the cage. If you have any wooden items in there, I would suggest just throwing them out, including wooden shelves. For cleaning you can use bleach mixed with water or use another disinfectant.
Being that you had a chin with parasites, whatever you use, make sure it kills most bacteria and is a disinfectant. Rinse extremely well after cleaning. Good luck with getting your new fur baby.
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News / Re: Contractions Started!
« on: April 21, 2012, 12:47:27 AM »
So did they do an x ray on her? How many babies is she going to have? Just curious. If the vet saw her, they must have some insight as to how close she is to having them too?
I have raised chinchillas for sixteen years and going, never heard of a chinchilla having false labor before. I've heard of it in humans but never seen nor heard of it in chinchillas. I am glad she is okay though! To me it sounded like her contractions had stopped due to a baby being stuck in the birth canal. That is the only time I have ever seen or ever heard of contractions stopping with chinchillas... it's a scary thing to have to deal with. Good luck with her.
I have raised chinchillas for sixteen years and going, never heard of a chinchilla having false labor before. I've heard of it in humans but never seen nor heard of it in chinchillas. I am glad she is okay though!
To me it sounded like her contractions had stopped due to a baby being stuck in the birth canal. That is the only time I have ever seen or ever heard of contractions stopping with chinchillas... it's a scary thing to have to deal with. Good luck with her.
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News / Re: Contractions Started!
« on: April 20, 2012, 07:15:55 PM »
Please go to the vet. I don't know where you heard they'd had contractions for days before birthing, but usually a chinchilla has a pretty smooth and easy birth over with within a couple hours or so.
Are you sure you feel movement in there? I would just be frightened if one is stuck in the birth canal, that the others are stuck behind and will die.
I'm not sure where you got your info on about spotting and such, usually it just happens and it is maybe an hour - four hours(for multiple births and placentas and if a baby should be breech or stuck - it can take a little bit more time than a usual birth, and can be up to four hours, with help from you or your vet to maneuver a breech baby out or a stuck kit...).
There's never really a lot of blood with the birthing, not quite like human birthing. Please get her looked at by a vet if you can, to ensure no babies are stuck in the birth canal.
Sometimes females stop contractions because the kits are stuck in the birth canal. They need a shot of oxytocin to help get the contractions going again. If that does not work - if the baby is too big or the birth canal too small, you may have to look at other alternatives or else you will lose both mom and her babies. Good luck and hope she is all right!
Are you sure you feel movement in there? I would just be frightened if one is stuck in the birth canal, that the others are stuck behind and will die.
I'm not sure where you got your info on about spotting and such, usually it just happens and it is maybe an hour - four hours(for multiple births and placentas and if a baby should be breech or stuck - it can take a little bit more time than a usual birth, and can be up to four hours, with help from you or your vet to maneuver a breech baby out or a stuck kit...).
There's never really a lot of blood with the birthing, not quite like human birthing. Please get her looked at by a vet if you can, to ensure no babies are stuck in the birth canal.
Sometimes females stop contractions because the kits are stuck in the birth canal. They need a shot of oxytocin to help get the contractions going again. If that does not work - if the baby is too big or the birth canal too small, you may have to look at other alternatives or else you will lose both mom and her babies. Good luck and hope she is all right!
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General Chat / Re: Female first or Male first?
« on: April 19, 2012, 05:08:48 PM »
If you are planning to breed them later on, are they pedigreed and come from good breeders? Other than that worry, usually most people go with boys first. I do think it would be a bit more difficult to introduce a male to an older female later on down the road, too.
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News / Re: Contractions Started!
« on: April 19, 2012, 11:28:33 AM »
Does she look to be straining? Perhaps the baby is stuck or breech which would make birthing more difficult and may require vet help.
I can't tell by how you described it, but it sounds like she is straining. I hope all is okay with her. Please update when you get a chance.
I can't tell by how you described it, but it sounds like she is straining. I hope all is okay with her. Please update when you get a chance.
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General Chat / Re: Help me find a 12" wheel
« on: April 16, 2012, 02:44:25 PM »
If you feel you have to get a wheel, get a chinspin wheel. Chins do not need wheels though. If you give them play time in a chin proofed room (washrooms or kitchens make the best chin proof.), each night, and they have a good sized cage, they should be fine.
The wheel you posted a photo of, is really bad. I remember one person in Wisconsin with that wheel... and their chin got his neck stuck in between the bars. He broke his neck and died. It was awful, and she ended up not using wheels after that happened.
The wheel you posted a photo of, is really bad. I remember one person in Wisconsin with that wheel... and their chin got his neck stuck in between the bars. He broke his neck and died. It was awful, and she ended up not using wheels after that happened.
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Canada / Re: Ontario
« on: April 16, 2012, 01:23:28 PM »
I'm in BC, but it's always nice to meet those from Ontario too! Most of my neighbors here are imports, from Ontario.
Most of my neighbors here are imports, from Ontario.